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Published: Jul 16, 2022 · Modified: Oct 26, 2024 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso (Starbucks Copycat)

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If you’re a fan of chocolate, an iced chocolate almond milk shaken espresso is a must try! This simple recipe is shaken up in minutes, and is the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day. Freshly brewed espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) is shaken with chocolate malted milk powder and ice and then topped with regular almond milk to create a delicious and frothy iced coffee.

mason jar filled with a frothy iced chocolate shaken espresso with a glass straw. the glass sits on a wooden board and is surrounded by a blue and white checkered linen and hydrangea flowers.

If you’re like me, cold coffees are a must when the weather is warm. Along with our DIY iced brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso, iced white chocolate mocha, and honey almond milk cold brew recipes, this chocolate almond milk shaken espresso recipe on near constant rotation during the summer. 

Like all our homemade coffee recipes, another reason to love this Starbucks copycat recipe is that making your own iced coffees at home is a great way to save money and still enjoy a high-quality specialty coffee (that may be even better than the real thing!).

Jump to:
  • What is a Shaken Espresso?
  • Why You’ll Love this Iced Shaken Espresso Recipe
  • Ingredients Needed to Make a Starbucks Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso
  • Chocolate Shaken Espresso Recipe Variations
  • How to Make a Starbucks Chocolate Shaken Espresso
  • Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso Expert Tips
  • Helpful Equipment
  • More Recipes To Try
  • 📖 Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso (Starbucks Copycat)
  • More Starbucks Copycat Recipes to Try

What is a Shaken Espresso?

A shaken espresso is a popular summertime beverage at Starbucks that is based on the popular Italian iced espresso drink called a shakerato. 

The general process for making shaken espresso is to add hot espresso, sugar or simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until combined and cold.

Most shaken espresso drinks in the US are then topped with some type of milk.

Why You’ll Love this Iced Shaken Espresso Recipe

Quick and easy to make. Easy. Measure, shake, and enjoy!

Rich, chocolatey flavor. This chocolate almond milk iced shaken espresso recipe tastes similar to an iced mocha. The difference being that a shaken espresso uses chocolate powder instead of chocolate sauce.

Easy to adjust to your preferred sweetness level. One of the great things about making your own shaken espresso at home is that you can make this into a less sweet coffee beverage or an extra sweet drink based on your preference! Just adjust the chocolate malt powder until your perfect level of sweetness is achieved.

Ingredients Needed to Make a Starbucks Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso

ingredients needed to make this iced chocolate almondmilk shaken espresso recipe.
  • Chocolate Malted Milk Powder (aka Chocolate Malt Powder). Using a pre-made chocolate malt powder keeps things easy! 
  • Espresso or Strong Coffee. If you bought one of these at the coffeeshop, it would be made with the Starbucks Blonde Espresso roast. However, I always recommend using whatever your favorite espresso or coffee blend is when making homemade coffee drinks. Whether you use regular espresso or prefer to brew strong coffee, this easy DIY coffee will be a delicious drink. 
    • Note: 2 espresso shots is equal to 2 ounces (or ¼ cup).
  • Ice. Used during shaking to cool down your drink.
  • Unsweetened Almond Milk. Using unsweetened, regular almond milk add a lovely nutty flavor to your shaken espresso. If desired, you could also use vanilla almond milk.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Chocolate Shaken Espresso Recipe Variations

  • Use sweetened almond milk. Replace unsweetened almond milk with sweetened almond milk if you prefer a sweeter drink!
  • Try a different milk. If you do not want to use almond milk, you have lots of options! This iced shaken espresso recipe work great with dairy milk, or you can try other non-dairy milks like oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk too.
  • Make your own chocolate malt powder. The 3 tablespoons of chocolate malted milk powder can be replaced with: 1 tablespoon of malt powder, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. 
  • Use cold brew coffee. This is a great coffee option for iced drinks. If you’re going to do this, you’ll want to make a quick DIY chocolate syrup to ensure your chocolate malt powder mixes in well with the cold coffee. To do this, add your 3 tablespoons of chocolate malted milk to a small glass and top with a dash of hot water. Stir vigorously to combine (or use a milk frother!). Then add to your mason jar with ice and shake per the simple steps in the recipe card.
  • Use coffee ice cubes to really elevate your caffeine levels. 

How to Make a Starbucks Chocolate Shaken Espresso

process shot showing how to make an iced chocolate almondmilk shaken espresso. here chocolate malt powder is being added to a mason jar.

Step 1: Add chocolate malt powder to a mason jar.

process shot showing how to make an iced chocolate almondmilk shaken espresso. here hot brewed coffee is being added on top of chocolate malt powder in a mason jar.

Step 2: Add hot shots of espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) to the mason jar and stir to combine.

process shot showing how to make an iced chocolate almondmilk shaken espresso. here the chocolate malted milk powder, espresso, and ice are being shaken vigorously in a mason jar that is tightly sealed.

Step 3: Fill the jar about half full with ice, tightly secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the coffee feels cold and looks frothy.

process shot showing how to make an iced chocolate almondmilk shaken espresso. here almond milk is being poured onto the frothy chocolate shaken espresso.

Step 4: Remove the lid and top with unsweetened almond milk. Add a straw, stir to combine, and enjoy!

Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso Expert Tips

Malt powder is NOT considered gluten free or vegan. Because malted milk powder is a key ingredient in a Starbucks chocolate almond milk shaken espresso, this is not a recipe that can be altered to be gluten free or vegan. Since malt powder is made with malted barley, it is not considered gluten free. Malted milk powder also contains milk, meaning it is not considered vegan or dairy free.

The best almond milk brands to use in this shaken espresso recipe. You might be wondering which almond milk is best for this easy coffee recipe. I’ve taste-tested a wide variety of unsweetened almond milks, and the ones I would recommend using an iced chocolate almondmilk shaken espresso are: Califia Farms Almondmilk, Pacific Foods Almond Plant-Based Beverage, or Almond Breeze Almondmilk. However, if there are other brands in your local grocery store, or store brands that you’re interested in, give them a try to find what you like best!

mason jar filled with a frothy iced chocolate shaken espresso with a glass straw. the glass sits on a wooden board and is surrounded by a blue and white checkered linen and hydrangea flowers.

Helpful Equipment

I personally love making homemade espresso with a moka pot because it’s a simple, small, and affordable way to brew espresso. If you have the space and drink espresso a lot, an espresso machine may be a good investment for you!

Using a 16oz wide-mouth mason jar + lid is the easiest way to make a homemade shaken espresso. Plus, mason jars can be used for so many things, they’re a great thing to have around the house.

I also recommend using reusable straws when you can because they’re a better option for the environment.

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mason jar filled with a frothy iced chocolate shaken espresso with a glass straw. the glass sits on a wooden board and is surrounded by a blue and white checkered linen and hydrangea flowers.

📖 Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso (Starbucks Copycat)

Meredith
This chocolate almond milk shaken espresso recipe is easy to make and oh so delicious. If you’re a fan of the Starbucks shaken espresso drinks or iced mochas, this recipe will be right up your alley!
4.91 from 10 votes
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Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon chocolate malted milk powder*
  • ⅓ C espresso (or strongly brewed coffee)
  • ice cubes
  • ¼-1/2 C unsweetened almond milk

Instructions
 

  • Add chocolate malt powder and hot espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) to a mason jar and stir to combine.
  • Fill the jar about half full with ice, tightly secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the coffee feels cold and looks frothy.
  • Remove the lid and top with unsweetened almond milk.
  • Add a straw, stir to combine, and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions
  • Use sweetened almond milk. Replace unsweetened almond milk with sweetened almond milk if you prefer a sweeter drink!
  • Try a different milk. If you do not want to use almond milk, you have lots of options! This iced shaken espresso recipe work great with dairy milk, or you can select another plant-based option too like oat milk, coconut milk, 
  • Make your own chocolate malt powder. The 3 tablespoons of chocolate malted milk powder can be replaced with: 1 tablespoon of malt powder, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. 
  • Use cold brew coffee. This is a great coffee option for iced drinks. If you’re going to do this, you’ll want to make a quick DIY chocolate syrup to ensure your chocolate malt powder mixes in well with the cold coffee. To do this, add your 3 tablespoons of chocolate malted milk to a small glass and top with a dash of hot water. Stir vigorously to combine (or use a milk frother!). Then add to your mason jar with ice and shake per the simple steps in the recipe card.
  • Use coffee ice cubes to really elevate your caffeine levels. 
 
*Note: for those with dietary restrictions, please note that malt powder is NOT considered gluten free or vegan. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 0.5mg
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  1. David says

    July 19, 2022 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    This one is pretty good! Comes together quick and tastes great.

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    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      July 19, 2022 at 10:03 am

      I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for trying my recipe 🙂

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